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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-29
A Good Story.

A humorous lecturer is reported
by the Philadelphia Times as relat-
ing this incident Il gave the show
in the hotel dining-room and had
everybody roaring with laughter, ex-
cept one awfully sedate looking man.
] tried my funniest gags upon him
and was wild to awaken IA gurgle or
at least smile. But all in vain.
His face was as solemn as a tomb
stone through it all. After the show
however, fancy my surprise to see
the melancholy cuss come up and
give me a congratulatory shake. 4
must thank you sir, for very pleas
ant evening. Your performance
was very clever. l almost laughed
sir"
Artemus Ward used to tell sim
liar but Il much better story. He
said that once while on lecturing
tour night found him at a small
town in Nevada In the landlord
of the hotel he recognized a friend
of his boyhood who gave him a
hearty greeting. Supper over the
landlord said to his guest; 'Now
Brown, we hardly ever have any
show of any kind in this place, and
! don't think we ever had lecture.
Can't you give us a lecture up in
the ball room? 1t will please the
people nightly and I'll take it as a
great favor if you will" With char
acteristic good nature Artemus con-
sented. The ball room was well fill
ed when he rose to speak, and be-
fore he had been on his feet min
ute he made an observation which
provoked a roar of laughter. AT
which the landlord, his face white
with rage, rose and advanced toward
the platform with theremark, "One
minute, Mr.. Brown Artemus paus-
ed, and the landlord having taken
his placd beside him, drew revol-
yer from his back pocket and ad-
dressing the audience said: Ladies
and gentleman, the speaker is a par
ticular friend of mine and if he's in
terrupted again d me if l don't
shoot. You can proceed; Mr.. Brown
Artemus proceeded, and although
he gave them his funniest lecture,
he reported that there was after
wards no further interruption
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-29
CHAPTER III.
THE BLACK DIAMOND FULFH.s ITS FATE
DEATH.

THE BLACK DIAMOND FULFII.s ITS FATE
DEATH.
The clock had long since struck
midnight, and | had heard the guests
depart. Everything in the house
seemed quiet, and | was about to
undrcss and retire for the night. !
had been Watching in the dark for
amy sound, when heard n man
cree? by my door.
In an instant my car was at the
keyhole, and distinctly heard some
one creep up stairs.
My boots were already off, the
hinges ofmy door well oiled, so that
without moments delay or noise, /
was on the passage. There was no
light, but Judged, from the direc-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-29
Do Birds Fly Down?

| see, in a back number of ST.
Nicholas, that one of your young
correspondents appeals partly to me
in regard to birds flying down. But
all who have written seem So well
posted that l doubt if | can add any
thing to their knowledge.
However, l have seen a California
quail, wood-dove, and humming-
bird flying downward; but in slow
flyers, with large wings and heavy
bodies, the wings are used more or
less as parachutes in going down: in
other words, the birds spread their
wings, and rely upon gravity. This
l have noticed in the sand-hill
cranes in their migrations along the
Sierra Madres. A flock, of saw a
hundred, will mount upwards in a
beautiful spiral, flashing in the sun
light. all the while uttering loud.
discordant notes, until they attain an
altitude of nearly a mile above the
sea-level. Then they form in regu-
lar lines, and soar away at an angle
that in four miles, or so, will bring
them within one thousand feet of
the earth. Then they will stop and
begin the spiral upward movement
again, until high elevation is
reached, when, away they 90 again
sliding downhill in the air, toward
their winter home. 1t is very evi-
dent that vast amount of muscular
exertiOn is saved in this wav Tn
some of these slides that have
watched through a glass, birds would
pass from three to sour miles 7
should Judge, without Tapping the
wings.-S Nicholas for February
The Battery is park of 1OI acres
in New York city, at the south end
OF Manhattan Island. The immi
grant station here was ORIGINALLY,
built for fort in 1907, and after
wards became an opera house. In
1t We're held civic receptions of Mar
quis Lafayette, Gen. Jackson ond
resident Tyler. Here also appear-
ed Jenny Lind, Sodtag, Parodi and
! Julien. anu
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
Gnftnn Cnlfnrn

EDITORS INDEX: AS spring is APP
preaching, a good deal of interest is
being manifested all over the county in
cotton culture. In another column will
be found a call tor meeting, to be held
in this city for the purpose of aScer-
tanning the status of the enterprise, and
to organize for mutual help. AS for
seed, they will cost about 20 cents per
acre, and L will order for all who Will
deposit the money on tie day of the
meeting. Not being acquainted with
the cultivation of cotton should be no
drawback. 1t Is almost as simple as
raising corn. There are several men
here who have raised cotton, and as the
season advances they will publish the
necessary information. l expect TO
plant some near my house, and any
body can come and re for themselves.
and obtain advice. The labor of pick
ing the crop should not be discour-
agement; il is tiresome job, but we
should not expect to reap double the
value of corn crop with the same la
Dor we bestow on corn. Families with
children, to help do the picking. and
who will stick to the business of raising
cotton. can save enough in a few years
to pay off a mortgage, which is not ca
silly done by raising corn alone. The
freight will not be large item, for
few persons can charter car and ship
together. If embarrassing should be-
come an industry here, buyers will come
and we need not have anything 10 do
with freights and commissions. If the
proper interest should be manifested in
this new industry. Judge Hardy and
will erect a gin and press at some place
in this city. More particulars will be
discussed at the meeting
HENRY burst.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

The county superintendent, III. S.
Lands, will be absent from his Office
during the next few weeks, excepting
on Saturdays, inspecting the schools of
the county. 80
DR.. Lockwood, who is IN attendance
on ID. +. Painter, who was so seriously
stabbed by the Jew, Plotkins. thinks
the chances are about even for the pa
TENTS recovery.
Let some of our musical young men
organizeaa string band. Beside being
source of instruction and amusement
to them, it would soon become a source
of considerable revenue.
Capt. D. l.. Pierce was down from
Sun City Monday and informed us that
petition has been signed by the requl-
site number of voters, asking for the
formation of new municipal town
ship in the northwest corner of the
county, to be known as Turkey Greek
township. 1t is to be 6 by miles. 1t
will only be a short time until every
congressional township in the county
will be organized into a municipal
township
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

A. S. McClearey makes regular trips
to Hazelton now. and not on bushes s
connected with his store, either.
Goldsmith's auction opened up yes
terday in great shape. 1t will continue
until everybody is supplied with goods.
This, Wednesday. morning is c:ouCy,
but not cold, There are no indications
or the predicted storm. Local weather
prophets say the much needed rain will
be here in less than ten days. AS we go
to press there are indications of snow.
Sherlock 81 Mills are meeting with
good success in the sale of their mules
this winter. The farmers of this cOun-
ty are fast improving their stock, get
ting better teams and better farming
implements, and if the season is bnt
favorable, there will be more solid farm
ing this year IN Barber county than in
any year in its history.
Last Sunday night, while the family
were at church, thieves entered the
house of Rev. w. Ii. Gillian, pastor of
the NJ. +. church, and breaking open
trunk, stole $50 belonging to Rev.
and Mrs. Gillian. They also broke open
a trunk of their son, Nolie, but failed
to get anything except photograph of
himself. Before The services COM
menced, NOlie, who was in the house
alone, combing his hair, says lie was
called to the door by two strangers who
inquired if the Methodist minister lived
there and if he was at home; being told
that he was in the church, they then
asked Nolie if lie was going to church,
and if SO, would he please tell his father
TO come out Immediately after church,
as he wished 10 see him on very impor-
tant business, as he intended to leave
next morning. Later, when Nolie was
in the church, he saw one of the men
come to the church door and look in.
When the family went into the house,
they disc Jvered the trunks broken open
and the money gone. The thieves had
torn the wire screen from front win
dow and raising the sash had gained
enterence to the house. They made
their exit by the same route, for the
doors were all locked or bOlted. \
strange thing about the occurrence was
that the trunks were not broken. but
unlocked, Notwithstanding the lock on
Mrs. Gillam's trunk was complicated
and difficult to open.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
Religlous Avakoniar At se.tnn

1t Is source of great pleasure to
your correspondent TO have the priv
lege Jf reporting to you an account of
the great revival of religion that COM
menced at the Sexton school house on
Sunday, the 10th of January, and has
continued with undated interest ever
since, and can truly say that this is
the greatest revival of religion ever
known in Barber county. if not in the
state of Kansas. Rev. James Roberts.
of New Kiowa, organized church here
few months ago with FIVE members
and the church now numbers about so
members, aud is increasing every day
an | am proud to say that Sexton pre-
cinct las hard name as it has had) can
to-day boast of having the strongest
Christian church of any precinct in the
county, out side of the city of Medicine
Lodge; and doubt if any church of
t. city will beat it. The meetings
have been conducted all the time by
Brother Roberts. He has preached Is
sermons in u days, and seems to be
stronger to-day than when he COM
menced. The meeting has been accom-
panied by a systematic plan of prayer
meetings in almost every family in the
neigborhOOd. The exercises consists
about equally of prayer, remarks and
singing; always accompanied at night
with an able discourse from Rev.
Roberts, especially adapted to the oc-
casioH. The meeting is entirely free
from sectarianism, and all Christian
people seem to be united IN irving to
bring their neighbors and friends TO
God. A few nights ago when the house
was crowded with people, the brother
said: by and by there will be glor;-
Gus future, and want to know how
many there are here that want to be
saved in that blessed land. All those.
who want to be saved, want them to
rise to their feet" Almost every one
in the house arose TO their feet. have
no idea when the meeting will close.
For fear OF wearying your patience, /
will close by promising to let You hear
more in the future. WILEY.
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Ancnnn.

julius Goldsmith at the Famous"
is now selling off his entire stock of
Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, at public auc-
ton. lie is determined to sell out
this stock in order TO save the cost of
packing and shipping TO Winfield,
where he will move in 10 days. The
sale will continue for 10 days or until
his stock is closed out. There are
some rare bargains TO be had. Open
night and day. SO
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
HOW TO GET TO BARBER COUNTY.

Buy your tickets so that you can come over
the Southern Kansas railroad from kansas
City ~ you are only ON an exploring trip, buy
an Explorers ticket to Independence. kans.,
over the Southern Kansas railway, which en-
titles you Co all the privileges OF n first-clnss
ticket, and can be purchased at any Of the prin-
eipal ticket Offices ea~t of the Missouri river.
ON arrival NJ Kansas City these tickets eau be
exchanged az the Office OF II. T.. MOss, opposite
the Union Depot. on payment OF - for a round
trip ticket reading to Medicine Lodge and re-
turn. with the privilege Of stopping of at all
intermediate stations. II you are coming here
10 stay, and want 20 bring your household
goods. agricultural implements and livestock
with you. the rate will he $40 per car load FRI IN
Kansas City tO Medicine Lodge: or IL you have
not a carload, the rate will be 90 cents per
hundred
For further information write To or call on
&. ID. HYNFs, General Freight and Passenger
Agent, Lawrence, knnE.
q. l.. McDONAUGH. llo \. Fourth y. ~. Louis.
Ep. CONAN Room y. Union Depot. Kansas City.
w ID. UYNTR, 46 <. Illinois II. Indianapolis Ind.
JAKE HALDERMAN, ~. Main At. Fl Wayne, Ind.
ED. McDONAUGH, ZIG y. Fourth street, 81. Louis.
j. o. HAZELTON .............. jamestown ~ l.
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TRANSFER LINE

WIN. Gamer is the manager of the South
western Bus aud Transfer Line. Buses and
baggage wagons meet every train, passenger
and freight. Delivers freight and express in
any part of the city. Leave orders mt the
Grand hotel or at the bus barn on Kansas ave-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
Railroad Tickets.

Passengers going north, east, south or west
are reminded that they can buy tickets at the
depot in Medicine Lodge for any city in the
United States "a cheap as anywhere, and be
certain Of getting to their destination without
yexation or delay.
9tf THoS. z. PURDY, Agent
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Brouze Turkeys Por sale-

have number of thoroughbred Bronze
Turkeys for sale in pairs or singly. s. per
pair. or singiy at $3.50. B. F. wITHERsrooN,
address At Medicine Lodge. or call at premises
s miles northeast of town. aft
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FOR SALE Or TRADE.

Fine Stock Farm Of 240 acres. two and q half
miles from Medicine Lodge, Kansas; spring
water; good fence; 90 acres in cultivation. If
not sold 10y March lst, will rent for cash. In
quire at this Office, or address C. b. E., box 2O5.
Medicine Lodge, Kansas. S5tf
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Notice In nehtora

All persons indebted to the firm of Standi-
ford foumans & Rogers, arc notified that their
accounts have been put in the hands of w. H.
McCague, attorney, for collection. Prompt
payment will save trouble and costs
This is made necessary for the reason that
Mr. o. Rogers, of that firm, has arranged to go
To wichita, and wants his business settled up.
IS STANDIFoRD. YOUMANs s ROGERS.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
A Cut in Prizes.

We do not pretend to be selling out our Win
ter Goods at Cost; but we are offering every
thing in this line at reduced prices for Spot
Cash. An examination of our stock will show
that we have the most complete assortment
ever before shown in this city. Call and be
convinced.
81 STANnIEnRI. NnIr,1 & RI rpxr. 2
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Groceriez.

No house in the county handles as many
Groceries as Standiford, Youmans s. Eldred,
They buy in carload lots, for cash, and can
afford to sell cheap. And they handle only the
best grades. Remember this and give them n
-iol
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
Clothing for Eyeruhndv.

Stamford, Youmans g. Eidred are Offering
their Winter Clothing and Overcoats at figures
that will satisfy the most exacting. Call and
tuy now, even though you may not need the
goods until next winter ~
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

There is at the farm of Frederick
ArnbolZ. Is miles southwest of Medi-
cine Lodge, black horse pony. brand
ed Owner is requested to call
and get him and pay the expenses of
keeping him. $40
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02
Fine Iso-Acre Farm for Sale.

fine, improved Farm, 10 miles from Medi-
cine Lodge; - acres under plOw; well fenced;
good Franc House, 3 rooms; never-failing
well, walled. ana pump in same; good Stable;
Orchard of 125 trees; no inrumbrance; easy
terms given; price $500. Inquire ut INDEX
Office IN
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Stevens Rms Line

Leave orders for the Bus or Baggage Wagon
at my Stable, or at the Medicine Lodge House
81 g. w. STEVENS. Proprietor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

VAT Fooa Am caTTTr

For sale or trade for young cattle, q good
Kentucky Jack, ut our ranch near Lake City.
3k4 TEvTs q PRocFoR.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

r. NJ SPARKS. Agent. win buy at all times,
Fat Hogs and Cattle. Best prices given the
market win AFFORD. IS
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

The new loan firm of Alien, Over
street & Ellis are prepared to furnish
cheap money on short notice. 80
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SITUATION WANTED-A good girl
wants place to work for her boarn IN
private family. Address, Box No.
l76. POstOffice. 25
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Democratic Central Committee.

r. II. CARUTHERs. Chairman
w. II. WILLIAMS Secretary.
Harper aud Western Railroad Time Card.
GOING EAST.
Passenger and Express, leaves ..... 2:35 p. m.
Freight, leaves .......................lO ;OO a. IN
COMING WEST.
Passenger and Express. arrives. 40 p. IN.
Freight, arrives .o'JO p IN
II. HAUsER, Sup't.
w. q. NIxoN. Trainnaster.
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HOGS FOR SALE-30 head of shoats
and sows. Ii. a. NOAH, Lake
City. Kansas. 33-4
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HOMES WANTED.

HOMES WANTED.
pY ORDER of the Board of County Com
~ missioners of Barber county. Kansas 7 ar
autnorized to ind homes for four BOYS One
Is about eight years old, and the other three
are eacn about six years old. The bows will
be bound out to responsible parties mil thav
reach the age of II years.
BURD LACY,
Ne iicIne Lodge January Is 1891 Eli
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-02-02

srANpIFoRp. YouMANs & EInREn.
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-30
OLD VETERANS.
They Want AI<sr or eser.dsn for Presi-
dsat-CoIonei Wells Interviewed.


They Want Al-sr os eher!dsn for Presi-
dsat-CoIonel Wells Interviewed.
II have been out among the G. A. Il. boys
attending soldiers and sailors reunions, p"
said Col Samuel Wells yesterday. 'and
naturally we have talked President little.
see the TzLEGRAM- HERALD has mentioned
the fact that it would not be surprised TO
see Russell A. Alger nominated for Presi-
dent OF tie United States. Perhaps the ed
itor really wrote better than he knew
Governor Alger to-day stands second to
none under the rank OF Lieutenant General
Of the Army IN the respect and esteem Of
old soldiers and sailors. Many of them
couple his name with that OF General Phil.
sheridan. they would ike 20 see Alger
nominated for President, and Phil Sheridan
for the second place
How does General Sherman stanii with
the soldiers" sherman has been anged on
several occasions during the last twelve
years to pot bis name before the National
conventions for President in each and
every instance be has declined. Ii is gen.
orally conceded by the old soldiers that his
reasons for declining are based Oh his un-
willingness 10 stand in the way OF bis
brother John. The soldiers want 70 zee
another soldier President. and they will not
drop their candidate either for Blaine or
John sherman. The veterans all over the
niied States will make a desperate effort
10 n9mfnats 3 sOldier-candidate ~ the next
Republican convention, aud we Of Michigan
would ike 20 have either Alger or shsriSan,
or both.
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-30

Hon. A. L. Lacey. Of Kalamazoo. Is in
the city.
Waiter vsn Bruni. Of Els. Saginaw. is At
The Norton.
Mrs. Arthur Asizs and children returned
yesterday from Ottawa Beach.
Rev. Dr. Csmpbeli Fair. Of St. Marks.
viii return from the North Friday.
Manager " r. Day. OF the Wonderland
returned from the East yesterday.
Mrs. lanes A Painting ia visiting her
mother. Mrs. Hope Adds. Of Jefferson ave
Lev Phillip. wife and daughter. ieavs to-
nizht for week or ten dsTs visit in Chi
easD.
q kW NJ. vent 20 Lacross. Ind. yesterday
On business.
stewart Buchanan. Of Ionis. i visiting
h par=nts. Dr and Mrs. J. c. Buchanan.
Ct East Fulton-st.
Miss Hattie Stsnske former resident
here. but nov of Milwaukee. = visiting
friends IN The city.
Col J. A Reed. Gsuarsi Travelling Agent
of the Chicago. Burlington a Quincy Rail
road. = In the ci.v.
samuel Z. TibbHs. Of Minneapolis. r.
turned yesterday 10 iook sflsr bis interest
in he CA5le Road Conpsny.
on Saturday is.t c. G. Phubric< and wife
cf this city. we're registered a. ne Hygsis
hossi. oid Point Comfort. "a.
A. Dsnzixsr. lately with the Independent
on COnpsny. has sccepted position With
TIE Tower Clothing CompanY
Ms ia Adzit y spending few weeks IN
Chicsgs. She = the gless 81 Ms John
Alan. aes Boss. formerly Of tbs city.
Clerk Chss P Rsthban. Of - Superior
Court. celebrated his thirty 1ith birthday
Yesterday ue aocsn't lock Il. "bv Jove.
Ms. r. A. Fletcher. Who has hssu IL poor
health for some un1e Psst. has gore - Fat
tie Creek for treatment sf the >sniisrium.
N;ss xsbel Fowler. who has been visit
irg friends in this CITY t0r ths psss fhree
weeks. hss rsturnsd - he- home n >iiss.
Mr. r ". Merrill has returned from
Boston. ewing 90 The Illness ~ NJ. Merrill.
Yer hrofher Jeree HAL accompanied her.
and ~iii rsmsin . short tine.
Dan Psanrsa. rsprsssnfing the Stetiner
p-awfr.r s',sspanv. 81 I0se3e. - n the city
ealing on the liagsr men Dsn is a. and
tn'iv and wears handsome so o. dia-
eruds.
IT. y windrnrn and Tife. II 81 LOUIS.
NJ. ars the guests of I. y. efrahsn, sac
popus a. West ssae raercAane fora .sw dsys
Ar. Niatrum = a conauctor on sAe - g
g Railroad.
Nr s1d M r. g. Chans herlafn isft ves-
ter,iay sfierBcon fer Ne~ erk. ~te~e fner
vih l1ir The lea Nsn Cortland Dramatic
Company. The ccmranr expects 80 appesT
here ~ the isster rsrt ef the season.
Geerre s Ssrferd ~ Nev arx zenersi
MASTERS travelling ssieenaa for ths BsSeii
Carret S~eeper nafsesne - the rgfeSf 81
" IL nlssslL Mr. 1aalori vas seriously
fnirret III a c5ltfsicn 81 fse Ere Ea.lr8ad
kSrersher isst sns ass suffered greatly
$3.50 90 sss~iy iaptssLEs
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-30

Charles G. Mcintyre and Miss Carrie
Tracey we're married al the house of the
brides paTsnts. los MonrOe-st., yesterday
mornirg. None bat the immediate re,s.
lives VI The contracting parties and few
friends we're present. Johs De Bee was ins
best man for the groom. While Miss Carrie
Wagner acted ga bridesmaid. Rev. Alex
andsr Merriam conducted the ceremony
after which The party sat down to a wed
dln- breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Mcintyre
lsft on The 1870 train for Wedding trip 70
Detroit Cleveland and the East. Mr. Nc
lntyre Is a popular CLERK With House
man. nonnsiiy = Jones and Mrs. Nc
Intyrs q bosh pretty and a favonte ia
The city 10 was announced that Mr.. he
Boe and Mss Wagner. who slood gD With
ths happy couple. would Join in a double
weddins. bus ne marriage has been de
ferrpd.